WHAT TO DO FOR AN EXPOSURE
TO BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS...

An exposure is a needlestick, cut, puncture wound, mucous membrane splash or a cutaneous exposure (especially if the skin is broken).

1. Wash exposed site immediately. 
• For needlestick, cut, puncture wound or cutaneous exposure, wash with soap and water.
• For mucous membrane splash (eyes, nose, mouth), flush with water only for fifteen minutes.
2. IMMEDIATELY Contact Employee Health by phone (217/545-8970) or pager (217/492-2446).
• If exposure occurs after 4:30 p.m., or on a weekend or holiday, contact the SIU Infectious Disease physician on call (217/545-8000); contact the Employee Health Nurse the next working day.
• If exposure occurs at a satellite or preceptor site, follow the site's procedures for exposure; contact the Employee Health Nurse as soon as possible.
3. Complete a Report of Exposure form  (Obtain from Employee Health Nurse.)
   • Describe incident in detail, including route of exposure, description of the student's duties as they relate to the exposure, and type of device used during exposure.
   • Include information about the source patient, if known (name, medical record number, date of birth, and physician name).

3/18/09